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Hail history for Culpeper, VA
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Culpeper on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 12, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Culpeper
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Ridgeway 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Culpeper |
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Of 17 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (4).
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Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Culpeper (0 mi from Culpeper)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail was reported by an amateur radio operator, a trained spotter and local newspaper. Hail diameters ranged from nickel to golf ball-sized.May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Monument Mills (8 mi from Culpeper)
National Weather Service description (English): There were several reports of hail ranging in size from half dollar to golf balls. Hail damaged the roof of a mobile home just west of Rixeyville.Jun 3, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Culpeper (1 mi from Culpeper)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Culpeper.Jun 17, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Reva (6 mi from Culpeper)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported near Reva.Aug 12, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Inlet (2 mi from Culpeper)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of golf balls fell at this location.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Culpeper
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | EF0 | Cordova 7 mi from Culpeper |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Stevensburg 6 mi from Culpeper |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Culpeper
182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Culpeper since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 19, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Reva, Fordsville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Culpeper 1 wind report |
| Aug 8, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Alanthus, Rixeyville, Elkwood 8 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Fordsville, Jeffersonton, Alanthus 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Winston 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Leon 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Reva 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Alanthus 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 64 mph, a measured | Elkwood 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Stevensburg 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Culpeper; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Culpeper.
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